5 h. ago 'Little hero' who died waiting for transplant sends special gifts to sick kids

Three-year-old Zachary Bradford, from Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, passed away in January, just a day after his mum made a heartbreaking appeal for donors.

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3 d. ago Scots dad who died after being knocked down remembered by daughter as 'hero'

Brian Roan, 58, was struck by a Volkswagen on Carntyne Road, in the city's east end, at around 8.40pm on March 22.

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5 d. ago Superbowl winner Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies age 67 following tragic ALS battle

Former WCW United State Champion and American football hero Steve "Mongo" McMichael has died age 67 "surrounded by loved ones", after a four year long battle against ALS

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9 d. ago Bombshell new Titanic book uncovers chilling true story of Captain's final moments that weren't in the movie... it changes everything

Millions of movie-goers have watched Captain Edward John Smith die a hero. But is that the truth? A new book from Dan E. Parkes details eyewitness accounts of the ill-fated Titanic and its commander.

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1 week ago Rochdale cult hero Joe Thompson dies aged 36 after third cancer diagnosis

Thompson came through the ranks at Manchester United before earning icon status at Rochdale

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1 week ago Aaron Boupendza dies aged 28 as Arsenal hero leads tributes to former teammate after tragic tower fall

The Gabon international forward, who was playing for Chinese side Zhejiang, reportedly fell from an apartment.

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1 week ago Real Madrid send ominous warning to Arsenal as UEFA grant special request for Champions League clash

The holders require another special night to reach the Champions League semi-final

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2 w. ago DWP sending Easter £921 cash boost to pensioners with special code

The change will only affect some state pensioners, but the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder for those who may be affected by the Easter bank holidays

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3 w. ago Bonkers Diego Maradona antics — from threatening to shoot Oasis to 'outing' Pele

Diego Maradona was a hero on the pitch but a renegade off it, here are five times the Argentine legend lived up to his 'Hand of God' nickname away from football

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3 w. ago Michael Hurley, hero of the US folk underground, dies aged 83

Singer-songwriter made more than 30 albums away from the mainstream, inspiring numerous artists in American alternative musicMichael Hurley, the American singer-songwriter whose unique path through the US folk scene made him an inspiration to generations of alternative musicians, has died aged 83.A statement from the family announced his “recent sudden passing”, though no cause of death has been given. It added: “The ‘godfather of freak folk’ was for a prolific half-century the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit There is no other. Friends, family and the music community deeply mourn his loss.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man City star Jack Grealish supported after sending special message

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish scored his first goal in the Premier League this season during the 2-0 victory over Leicester City

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3 w. ago Gabby Logan sends sweet message to her 'absolute rock' on special day

The BBC presenter and former Scotland rugby star have been married since 2001

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3 w. ago Pc Trevor Lock, who became a hero of the Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

He was awarded the George Medal in recognition of his outstanding bravery for his actions during the 1980 siege.

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3 w. ago Policeman who became hero of the 1980 Iranian embassy siege in London, but shunned the limelight, dies at the age of 85

PC Trevor Lock became the de facto leader of the 26 hostages and went on to rugby tackle the lead gunman in a room full of gas as the SAS stormed the building.

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4 w. ago Richard Chamberlain, hero of Dr Kildare and ‘king of the miniseries’, dies aged 90

The actor died on Saturday night in Waimānalo, Hawaii of complications after a stroke, his publicist saysRichard Chamberlain – full obituaryRichard Chamberlain, the hero of the 1960s television series Dr Kildare who found a second career as an award-winning “king of the miniseries,” has died. He was 90.Chamberlain died on Saturday night in Waimānalo, Hawaii of complications after a stroke, according to his publicist, Harlan Boll. Continue reading...

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